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Last year a guy on another forum reported having problems with his machine - after about two pages of discussion and various member's suggestions...
The machine control software is very much a matter of personal choice - I prefer Mach3 but there again I have been using it for 10 years now...
It's all bit of a trade-off between one parameter and another. My preference is for ball-screws but, dependant on screw pitch, axis rapid travel...
A very interesting and useful project - I am looking forward to following your progress with this :thumbsup: Tweakie.
Hi Gray, This is a very involved subject with different solutions for different materials. Basically, V-Carved wood should be coated in a...
Hi Gray, I have actually done it (slate, marble etc,) so speak from (albeit limited) experience. Tweakie.
Hi Gray, You can V-Carve slate with a standard V-Bit but there are a few proviso’s… 1) The insert must be real Tungsten Carbide, not the HSS...
Looks like an excellent solution @asb_79 :thumbsup: I think that will work very well indeed. Tweakie.
Thank you for posting these excellent video's Angelo, they are most informative :thumbsup: Tweakie.
Provided you had enough Z height could this type of twin axis, fitted to the machine bed, meet your requirements ?? Tweakie. [ATTACH]
Hi Roma, Welcome to the Openbuilds forum. Can you give us an example of the complex object you wish to create please. Tweakie.
Hi Pendragon, Welcome - I look forward to following your build :thumbsup: Tweakie.
Hi Todd, For reliable operation of CNC machines in general it is quite important that the motor shaft / coupler / lead screw are as concentric as...
Hi Jon, What is the make of your RF laser tube ? Tweakie.
Adding series resistance to a stepper motor to reduce it's current consumption is most inefficient, the actual series resistance (and as Rick has...
Hi Gray, Just my opinion but I would be inclined to browse the PlanetCNC forum to see what drivers others recommend or condemn....
My apologies I had not realised it was just for the Z axis - YES 8mm will be just fine. Tweakie.
Hi Gray, Left or Right hand thread is unimportant as software configuration takes care of motor rotational direction. Given the choice of screws...
Hi Martin & Gray, It is perhaps a point best taken up with PlanetCNC - Although I can see possible applications with 'common anode' all of my...
Nice work Mark, they look really great. :thumbsup: Tweakie.
